Day after day, FC Barcelona sinks into crisis. Humiliated by Benfica in Lisbon on Wednesday night (0-3), the Blaugranas suffered their second 0-3 in a row in the competition after that of two weeks ago at home against Bayern Munich. A result which puts Barça in great difficulty for qualification in the round of 16. The man who is designated as responsible for this descent into hell is Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman is still singled out since yesterday for his tactical and technical choices. His days at the head of the Catalan team seem numbered. But Barça would still hesitate to part ways with him. And for good reason: the departure of Koeman could count 12 M € at the club! An amount that Barça can not afford to spend in these difficult times. The 0-3 storm in Lisbon was so strong that a meeting of the Barcelona board took place last night until 4am to decide on the course to follow. The name of Koeman’s replacement was mentioned in particular. And 4 coaches would have been registered in a short-list: Xavi Hernandez of course, Andrea Pirlo, Roberto Martinez and Oscar Garcia. At the moment, Joan Laporte’s preference would go towards Pirlo. But the twists and turns do not seem to be over in Catalonia.
CR7’s text to Rio Ferdinand
Cristiano Ronaldo never doubts! The proof with the revelation of the former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, last night after the victory of the Red Devils against Villarreal (2-1) in the Champions League after a realization of the Portuguese. The Englishman revealed: “He texted me saying, ‘I didn’t play well, but I knew I would score. That’s what he believes in. The other players feed on it. “ Even with few balls and hardly any chances, CR7 was still the hero for Manchester United. A great way to celebrate their 178th Champions League game yesterday. A record in the history of competition.
Tuchel disengages Juventus
Chelsea, the European champion, don’t like to lose! And in particular his German trainer, Thomas Tuchel. Beaten by Juventus (0-1) this Wednesday evening in Turin, the Blues are now in their group H in the Champions League. Which does not really please the German coach. The former Paris Saint-Germain boss attacked Juve’s style of play at the end of the meeting. “We struggled to impose our own pace because they were really low and wait-and-see”, Tuchel said. “We struggled to add intensity, but that’s what had to be done. We weren’t free enough today, I don’t know why, it concerns the whole team. “ Massimiliano Allegri, the coach of the Vieille Dampe will appreciate.
